October 28 - November 30, 2024: Issue 636
Turimetta Moods: November 2024
By Joe Mills
Week ending Friday 8 November 2024
A mixed bag again last week.
What was notable were the dead Shearwaters (or commonly called Muttonbirds) along Turimetta Beach. I counted about 30 birds at all levels of the tide marks & at various levels of sand exposure. Very sad to see. I believe that because of warm ocean currents down the east coast of Australia, the food chain has been affected, with the Shearwaters not being able to find enough food, and starving. The scene at Turimetta was repeated down the whole eastern coastline. A tragedy.
I looked for scientific research leg tags but could not find any.
The Algae growth on the Turimetta Beach rock shelfs is slowing decreasing, but we still can find some unusual effects.
The bond of the Shearwater with the ocean teaches us about the interconnectedness of all life. - Unknown
Joe Mills.
Week ending Friday 15 November 2024
A quiet week again with plenty of morning showers, and a mix of locations.
Our Agapanthus at home & around the suburb are really opening up & blooming. The wetlands are showing the young waterbirds in big numbers, and some Water Dragons are sunning themselves in the wetlands.
The dead Shearwaters are slowly being buried by the tidal sand movement, which is nature taking care of its casualties.
The name Agapanthus translates to the 'flower of love', which is quite fitting for its showy, ethereal appearance. But the agapanthus doesn't just symbolise love – it's also seen as an emblem of beauty, purity and fertility. - Google
Joe Mills
